Featured Art: Through Her Chestnut Eyes

May 22, 2024April 26, 2024 Featured Art, NLAPW

“Through Her Chestnut Eyes” by Debora Farias, Jacksonville Branch While on holiday in Brasilia, Brazil, Debora Farias had 16 hours of private instruction with the Brazilian-Italian artist Felipe Salsano. She ... Read more

Featured Poem: A Little Fire

May 16, 2024April 26, 2024 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem

By Carol H Ehrlich Denver Branch   “Keep a little fire burning, however small, however hidden.”  Cormac McCarthy   Start with the fuel inside you — the needs, the wishes, ... Read more

Featured Poem: Facing Our Fears

May 8, 2024April 26, 2024 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem

By Nancy Keats Benson Central New York Branch   we walk silently night seeping into our fibers   we forget when smiles effervesce into sunshine no need to worry   ... Read more

Featured Art: Hunter

May 2, 2024March 1, 2024 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

“Hunter” by Catherine Moreno, Golden Gate-Marin Branch Oil on panel (12 x 16)

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Featured Poem: Topical

April 27, 2024April 26, 2024 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

By Barbara Castle Hanson Cape Canaveral Branch, Florida   Topical methods  of applying medications  to the skin  are used by  practioners  all over the world  to alleviate pain.   What ... Read more

Featured Art: Path to Higher Ground

April 10, 2024March 1, 2024 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

“Path to Higher Ground” by Lisa Livingston, Modesto Branch Mixed media on paper (11 x 14) Artist’s Statement From the Eternal Oak Collection, this painting celebrates the unique beauty of ... Read more

Featured Poem: Buttons 

March 26, 2024February 27, 2024 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

By Nancy Haskett Modesto Branch   An old round tin, perhaps once filled with candy, is slightly dented by years of use, the lid printed with a scene of palm ... Read more

Featured Art: Roses at Haggins

March 20, 2024March 1, 2024 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

Roses at Haggins by Chella Gonsalves, Modesto Branch Oil on panel (9×12)

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Featured Poem: The Long Winter of Cancer

March 13, 2024February 27, 2024 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

By Martha Steger Member-at-large   The sun’s brightest rays fall on another hemisphere. I lie trapped in long frozen night as wakening quail summons its might to chip through icy ... Read more

Feature Poem: Widow

March 7, 2024December 22, 2023 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

By Barbara Castle Hanson Cape Canaveral Branch (Florida)   You are no longer suffering, “in a better place.” I’m glad for that. But that place is not with me anymore. ... Read more